70 discussions tagged #heart health.
I was recently prescribed Eptifibatide during an angioplasty procedure. The nurse explained that it helps prevent blood clots by keeping my platelets from sticking together. I'm curious if a…
I was recently prescribed Ibutilide (Corvert 1mg/10ml Inj) to manage my atrial fibrillation. The medication is given via injection and works by affecting the electrical signals in the heart.…
I've just been prescribed Nitroglycerin/d5w 100mg IV infusion to manage my angina. My doctor mentioned it works quickly by relaxing blood vessels. I'm curious about what to expect from this…
I recently underwent a heart stress test where I was administered Dipyridamole 5mg/ml Sdv Inj, 10ml. The medication was injected into my vein, and it helped widen the blood vessels in my hea…
I was prescribed this injection to help control my irregular heartbeat. The side effects are pretty scary, but I was surprised at how well it worked for me. My doctor told me that the main r…
I was recently in the hospital with an irregular heartbeat, and my doctor administered Procainamide Hcl 500mg/ml Injection to correct it. It works by stabilizing the electrical signals in yo…
Esmolol Hcl 10mg/ml Injection is designed to swiftly control elevated heart rates and blood pressure through intravenous administration. Its rapid onset and offset allow medical professional…
I was recently administered Ibutilide 1mg/10ml intravenously to treat my atrial fibrillation. The medication worked quickly to restore my heart rhythm, but I am concerned about the potential…
I was recently prescribed Digoxin 0.25mg/ml Inj, 2ml for my heart condition. While I understand it helps regulate the heart, I'm a bit nervous. Does anyone have experience with this medicati…
I started taking Diltiazem ER 120mg Tablets a few months ago after being diagnosed with both high blood pressure and angina. The doctor explained that this medication helps relax blood vesse…
I recently had a stress test using Regadenoson 0.4mg/5ml Inj, 5ml. The injection helped the doctors see how well blood flows through my heart, which is great, but I've been wondering about t…
I've just been prescribed Kengreal 50mg Inj Soln, 1 Vial for an upcoming stent procedure. The doctor said it's to prevent blood clots during the procedure. I've never heard of this drug befo…
I was prescribed Zontivity (vorapaxar) after suffering a heart attack last year. My doctor explained that it helps prevent blood clots by making my platelets less 'sticky.' I'm also taking a…
I was prescribed Icosapent Ethyl 0.5gm capsules to help reduce my very high triglyceride levels. My doctor said it's supposed to lower the risk of heart issues too. I started taking them a w…
I recently started taking Lanoxin 0.25mg/ml, 2ml for an irregular heartbeat. The doctor said it helps strengthen the heart's pumping ability and controls my heart rate. I've been feeling diz…
I recently started taking Icosapent Ethyl 1gm Capsules to manage my high triglyceride levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. I'm a couple weeks in, and while I haven't noticed any dras…
Nebivolol 10mg Tablets are a commonly prescribed medication for managing high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing down the heart r…
For those taking Betapace 160mg (Sotalol) for arrhythmias: What’s your experience? I was just prescribed 160mg tablets and told I will need to take them for the long-term. I'm a bit worried…
Adenosine 3mg/ml Inj, 20ml is a very fast-acting medication used to quickly reset a very fast heart rhythm (called SVT) back to normal, or to help doctors see how blood flows to your heart d…
I've been prescribed Tiadylt ER 120mg Capsules for high blood pressure and occasional chest pain. It's been a few weeks, and while my blood pressure is definitely under control, I've been ex…